Memories & Candles

“Dear Pitel Family,One day all of your precious memories will ease the pain in your heart. For now know your family and friends are there for you....Read More »
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Gerri Comden - Sturgis, MI

“You will always be a friend Kris. So many memories I will never forget. You always had a smile on your face! Rest easy now.
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Jesse Arver - Sturgis, MI

“Eric Denise Josh and Nicole. Praying for gods comfort during this time for you all. God bless you all and God bless Kristopher.
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Aaron and Christie Pearce - MI

“Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family, may the Lord give each of you comfort, strength and grace for all the days ahead. Kris was a great...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: David & Merrilyn Bannow - Jones, MI

“Kris was a great guy and father. He will be forever missed and in our hearts. He will live on through us and never forgotten. My condolences go out...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Dana Johnson - Interlochen, MI

“Eric and family I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God to be with you and give you strength through this very sad time.
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Kelli Cash - Tampa, FL

“Only had a handful of times to play ball with Kris, but it was apparent how he could light up the field with his joy for the game and those he shared...Read More »
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Laurie Jarski - MI

“Sending prayers for you all. He has earned his wings. Fly young man fly. You will be missed.
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16 of 16 | Posted by: Barb Culberson - Sturgis, MI

KristopherAndrewPitel age 27 of Rome City, Indiana and a former resident of Sturgis passed away Sunday evening June 25, 2017 in Sturgis.
He was born December 21, 1989 in Lincoln Park, Michigan son of Eric and Denise (Williamson) Pitel.
Kristopher has resided in Rome City for the past few months coming from Sturgis where he lived most of his life and he was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 2008. He furthered his education at Adrian College where he was a member of the football team.
Most of Kristopher's working life was involved in the RV industry.
Kristopher loved most all sports and had a true passion for the game of softball. What he found the most joy in his life was time spent with his daughter.
He is survived by his daughter: Camille; parents: Eric and Denise Pitel of Sturgis; one sister: Nicole (Spencer) Richcreek of Coshocton, Ohio; one brother: Josh Markey of Sturgis; two nephews: Logan and Liam; grandfather: David Pitel of Hudson; his best friend and girlfriend: Amber Blankenship of Rome City, Indiana and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Edna Pitel and Richard and Vivian Williamson.
In accordance with family wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331.
Memorial donations would be appreciated for the future needs of Camille c/o: Eric Pitel, 724 Nottingham Dr., Sturgis, MI 49091.
The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.

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Memories & Candles

I am so sorry to hear about Kris' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Bobbi Johnson-Ware - Earlington, KY Jul 05, 2017

Dear Pitel Family,One day all of your precious memories will ease the pain in your heart. For now know your family and friends are there for you. When you feel alone lean on God. He is always with you. You are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.With my deepest sympathies...Gerri

Posted by: Gerri Comden - Sturgis, MI - Friend Jun 29, 2017

You will always be a friend Kris. So many memories I will never forget. You always had a smile on your face! Rest easy now.

Posted by: Jesse Arver - Sturgis, MI - Friend Jun 29, 2017

We will always remember the boy we watched grow up. Our hearts and prayers are with you all today and everyday going forward. -Carrie, Dave and Logan Schaufele

As a mother my heart aches for your loss. I will pray for your healing as your mind works to mends through the mourning processes for your hearts brokenness.Dear God be with them and give them your strength. Allow them the time they need to heal. Calm their spirits as only you can and be with all the family as they mourn this tragic loss.Dear God, I praise you and thank you for helping Kris in this desperate moment. We

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As a mother my heart aches for your loss. I will pray for your healing as your mind works to mends through the mourning processes for your hearts brokenness.Dear God be with them and give them your strength. Allow them the time they need to heal. Calm their spirits as only you can and be with all the family as they mourn this tragic loss.Dear God, I praise you and thank you for helping Kris in this desperate moment. We know you love the broken and have Kris in your arms right now.We may never understand it all, but we stand on the promises in your word, that tell us you will work in this. Do a work in the families hearts and minds so they look up to you, and will reach for you, to get through this troubled time as they never would before. You are the great physician a help in trouble and all truth. Show yourself here, in this time and spread peace like a river, rest for the weary. For it is written blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matt 5

Posted by: Kelly S. Fields - Sturgis, MI - Acquaintance Jun 28, 2017

A great friend and a great man. Gone far too soon.

Posted by: Tyler Jones Jun 28, 2017

The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.

Posted by: Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Sturgis, MI Jun 28, 2017

Eric Denise Josh and Nicole. Praying for gods comfort during this time for you all. God bless you all and God bless Kristopher.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family, may the Lord give each of you comfort, strength and grace for all the days ahead. Kris was a great friend to our Son, Josh and we greately appreciate all that he had done for him. With Heartfelt Sympathy... The Bannow Family